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Discussion in 'ZooChat Community & Website' started by kermodei, 19 May 2022.

  1. kermodei

    kermodei Well-Known Member

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    Okay, potentially really silly question, but I'm struggling to find where and/or how to upload photos to the Media section of the site.

    ...any help appreciated !
     
  2. Crowthorne

    Crowthorne Moderator Staff Member 10+ year member

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    Take a look at this thread: Attachment and media gallery upload restrictions

    Before you can upload media you need to have made a certain number of posts in the forums (an anti-spam measure). If you take part in the forums for a little longer you should be able to upload media.
     
  3. kermodei

    kermodei Well-Known Member

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    Apologies for the late reply but my thanks! Definitely a valid precaution to have.

    Another question, though, if you don't mind. I notice many photos have a "date taken" feature, though I'm having trouble finding that option when I upload :S
     
  4. Simon Hampel

    Simon Hampel Administrator Staff Member 20+ year member

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    That's not something you can set yourself.

    The EXIF data is taken directly from the image file - and is only present if your camera stores that information in the JPG file and the file hasn't been manipulated by external software which strips that data.
     
  5. kermodei

    kermodei Well-Known Member

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    Oh! I see, thank you for the explanation!